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Chinese broccoli vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chinese broccoli and Peruvian groundcherry?

  • Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Peruvian groundcherry is richer in Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 19% more.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 11 times less Calcium than Chinese broccoli. Chinese broccoli contains 100mg of Calcium, while Peruvian groundcherry contains 9mg.

We used Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +1011.1%
Contains more Iron +78.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 40
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1011.1%
Contains more Iron +78.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 40

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +540.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 0% 0% 37% 28% 10% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +540.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +194%
Equal in Fats - 0.7
Equal in Water - 85.4
Equal in Other - 0.8
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +194%
Equal in Fats - 0.7
Equal in Water - 85.4
Equal in Other - 0.8

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese broccoli Peruvian groundcherry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 1.14g 1.9g Peruvian groundcherry
Fats 0.72g 0.7g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 22kcal 53kcal Peruvian groundcherry
Sugar 0.84g Peruvian groundcherry
Fiber 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 9mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 1mg Peruvian groundcherry
Magnesium 18mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 41mg 40mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 261mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 7mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 720IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 36µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 11mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.04mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.07mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Peruvian groundcherry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chinese broccoli
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/nutrients
  2. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.